Onyinyechi Mark has won Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paralympics in Paris in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category on Friday. She also set a new record lifting 145kg surpassing the previous record held by compatriot Lucy Ejike. Onyinyechi also shattered the Paralympic record with her historic performance at La Chapelle Arena. The 23-year-old’s gold medal becomes Nigeria’s third medal at...

Rebecca Cheptegei died in a Kenyan hospital four days after she was doused with petrol and set on fire by her ex-boyfriend. The Olympian was being treated for burns on 80% of her body after the attack at her home on Sunday. The 33-year-old Ugandan athlete participated in the recently concluded Paris Olympics, finishing in 44th position in the women’s...

Chidinma Adetshina has opened up on her Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 win. The newly crowned queen shared her experience about winning the crown in a recent interview with BBC Pidgin. When asked how she feels to be Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, she said: “I feel amazing, it is an honour to be wearing the sash, I am so excited and...

Dr. Olutoyin Akande-Ajala is a geriatrician, and the founder of JBS Gerontology Centre, Nigeria’s first private geriatric hospital and specialist center for the elderly. The hospital which was opened in February 2024 was borne out of a need to fill the vacuum in healthcare delivery for the aged in the country. Born to parents who were professors, her father, Professor...

Eniola Bolaji has made history with her bronze medal win for Nigeria at the 2024 Paralympics currently held in Paris. The 18-year-old won a bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 badminton event at the La Chapelle Arena on Monday. With her win, she became the first African athlete to win a medal in Para-Badminton since the sport became part...

Ex-BBNaija contestant, Francisca Owumi has died after a brief illness. According to reports, she died shortly after celebrating her 40th birthday. Francisca was the first runner-up of the first season of Big Brother Nigeria which was held in 2006, the same season as the current host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Her death was announced by her family on social media, with the caption:...

Before accepting that job offer, it is crucial to identify potential red flags. Getting a job is a daunting task, but joining the wrong organization can be a nightmare. This is because many times, people fail to see the red flags or realize an organization is toxic until they are employed. At this time, it is probably too late. You...

Chidinma Adetshina has emerged as the winner of the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 beauty pageant. The pageant’s grand finale was held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island Lagos on Saturday, August 31. Recall that Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant over identity allegations. However, she received an invitation from Silverbird group, the organizers of the...

Poloo is a popular street snack that originates from the West African country of Ghana. Popularly called Ghanaian coconut biscuits, it is also very easy and simple to make with the ingredients readily available in the market. Looking for a new snack to try? Then you should try Poloo. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups coconut flakes/grated coconut 1...

Ego Boyo recognized as a Force for Change by British Vogue. Legendary actor and producer, Ego Boyo has been nominated by author, Chimamanda Adichie as one of British Vogue’s Forces for Change for 2024. In the September issue of the magazine in 2019, Meghan Markle,  Duchess of Sussex joined forces with editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, to feature women who were making...